Client Engagement Contract and Risk Review Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

11/29/2024

More than you expected

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Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

This role within the Advisory, Quality Risk Management (AQRM) team involves working with existing members of the team to provide quality and risk management support to teams within our Deals Advisory & Consulting (DAC) practice.

You will interact with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority in delivering projects and to help teams within DAC to manage their legal, technical, regulatory and risk management responsibilities whilst promoting the quality agenda of the firm.

The role will suit a motivated and driven individual who has technical and practical experience within professional or legal services, ideally within a transactions or consulting environment, and is now ready for their next challenge.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, as we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Client Engagement Contract and Risk Review Manager within the AQRM team, you will work with senior members of AQRM to:

• provide risk management and quality support to the DAC teams, as well as other advisory teams where required
• review drafts of engagement contracts and other documents to support teams in negotiating the final contract with the client, liaising with other members of AQRM and Legal as appropriate
• support, educate and coach client facing teams and individuals to enhance their risk awareness and to enable them to manage risks appropriately
• develop and maintain training materials as well as presenting at relevant training sessions
• ensure required controls are understood and implemented by client-facing teams
• help to identify and manage emerging risks
• contribute ideas and support colleagues to ensure that the AQRM and client-facing teams function as effectively as possible
• work collaboratively with the Firm’s other central support teams, such as Legal and Ethics, to help our client facing teams overcome challenges and to improve our policies and processes
• develop guidance materials and resources including template documentation.
• support the service line file review and monitoring procedures
  
  
  

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Client Engagement Contract and Risk Review Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is either:

• a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA) together with experience of working in an advisory business unit of a professional services firm; or
• a legal/risk management background with experience of advising on contracts and developing policies.
  
  
  

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• project management experience
• experience of working in, or advising teams involved in transactions, valuations or business consulting.
• experience of drafting and/or reviewing contractual terms.
• have a positive, proactive attitude and be someone who takes pride in delivering a high-quality output
• be commercially aware and recognise the need to balance risk with reward
• good attention to detail, whilst retaining an ability to see the bigger picture, so that you are able to find innovative solutions to novel situations
• an awareness of the ethical principles that apply to professional services firms, especially those that apply to audit firms
• an ability to communicate effectively with a flexible and agile approach
• an interest in how we can develop digital solutions to help us do things to improve the way we work
• be a resilient individual who enjoys being part of a diverse team
  
  
  

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.